Argentine Merchant Navy Day

Every 25 November is celebrated in our country the Merchant Navy Day, a date that commemorates the creation of the National Nautical School ‘Manuel Belgrano’ founded in 1799. This event marked a milestone in the training of maritime professionals and in the development of river and maritime trade, vital for the country's economy and connectivity. The National Nautical School, the oldest of its kind in Latin America, was founded 225 years ago by Manuel Belgrano, who at the time wa...

Carlos Saavedra Lamas: Latin America's First Nobel Prize Winner

Today marks the 88th anniversary of the awarding of the Nobel Peace Prize to Dr. Carlos Saavedra Lamas. This prominent Argentine jurist and diplomat became the first Latin American to receive this award, thanks to his role in the mediation of the Chaco War, a conflict between Bolivia and Paraguay between 1932 and 1935 that left more than 100,000 dead. Carlos Saavedra Lamas was born in Buenos Aires on 1 November 1878 into a patrician family. His great-grandfather was Cornelio Saavedra, presid...

National Civil Defence Day

Every 23 November, our country celebrates the National Civil Defence Day, a date that pays tribute to the effort and dedication of those who work tirelessly to protect and assist society in emergency situations. This commemoration was established by Decree N°1988, signed on 17 November 1981, in recognition of the fundamental role of the National Civil Defence Board following the devastating earthquake in Caucete, San Juan Province, in 1977. The Caucete earthquake, with a magnitude of 7.4...

Argentine National Flower Day

The 22nd of November is celebrated in our country the Day of the Argentine National Flower, in homage to the ceibo, a national symbol officially consecrated together with the Flag, the Coat of Arms and the National Anthem. The ceibo was declared Argentine National Flower by Decree Nº 13.847 of 22 December 1942, during the presidency of Ramón Castillo. In 1941, the National Government, through the Ministry of Agriculture, appointed a commission to study and propose a flower that h...

National Sovereignty Day

National Day of Remembrance of the 44 Heroes and Heroine of the ARA San Juan Submarine

National Day for the Fight against Grooming

Tradition Day: Tribute to José Hernández and his literary legacy

National Voluntary Blood Donor Day: Homage to the medical innovation of Dr. Luis Agote

Tribute to Pedro Castelli, hero of independence and martyr of the fight for freedom

National Parks Day

200 years since the First Raising of the Argentine Flag in the Islas Malvinas

National Civil Aviation Day in Argentina: Tribute to Aarón Félix Martín de Anchorena Castellanos

55th Anniversary of the Foundation of the Vicecomodoro Marambio Air Base in Antarctica

54 years after Federico Leloir was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry

Anniversary of the declaration of the Palermo Barracks of the “General San Martín” Horse Grenadier Regiment as a National Historic Monument

National Astronomy Day: Homage to the creation of the Argentinean National Observatory

77th Anniversary of the Nobel Prize in Medicine to Bernardo Houssay

110 years after the death of General Julio Argentino Roca: Father of the modern Argentine State

Justo José de Urquiza: the caudillo who fought for the unity of our country

International Day for the Eradication of Poverty

40 years after the Nobel Prize: César Milstein's legacy and his revolution in medicine

World Day for Organ, Tissue and Transplant Donation: An act that saves lives

Palacio Libertad Domingo Faustino Sarmiento Cultural Centre

Race Day

155 years since the founding of the Military College of the Nation

Patagonia National Day

168th Anniversary of the death of Vicente López y Planes

National Park Rangers' Day: Guardians of our country's natural heritage

César Milstein: The Argentine Nobel laureate who revolutionised medicine

National Day of Argentine Natural and Cultural Heritage

Every October 8, Argentina celebrates the National Day of Natural and Cultural Heritage, a date that invites reflection and commitment to the preservation of the country's riches. This commemoration was established in 1990 by the National Executive Power through Decree N° 2.033, with the aim of encouraging society's interest in and protection of the assets that make up the country's identity. Argentina's heritage includes not only material elements such as buildings, works of art and nat...

115th Anniversary of the Military House

Rosh Hashanah: Jewish Community celebrates the arrival of the year 5785

Sea and Fishing Wealth Day

Inventor's Day: Tribute to Ladislao José Biro, the genius behind the ballpoint pen

World Tourism Day

212th Anniversary of the Battle of Tucumán

International Day against Sexual Exploitation and Human Trafficking

Professor's Day: tribute to José Manuel Estrada and his educational legacy

Patricios 1st Infantry Regiment: The oldest unit of all arms, embryo of the Argentine Army.